Candelas Neighborhood Meeting

Editor’s Note: There was a typo in KB Homes’ presentation when referring to W 94th Place, they intended to say W 94th Ave, which is located adjacent to Umber Way. Please nore that there is an W 94th Place that is proposed being built in addition. This causes a lot of confusion. Please take this into consideration when reviewing the layout.

Candelas Development Guidelines prescribe these parcels as an “Age Targeted” neighborhood.

Why is it designed this way:
“The site is located adjacent to the Town Center, which is easily accesible via the underpass through Central Park, ”

-And –
“The site is located in an area where topography dictates smaller pockets of development”

What is an “Age-Targeted Neighborhood”
“These homes are planned to be age-targeted as opposed to age-restricted, with designs that are conductive to the lifestyles of those 55 years old and up.”

Land Use: Currently Allowed

The original use is further reinforced within the approved Candelas “Outline Development Plan” – 6th amendement, amended December 2016.

This amendement adjusted the allowed number of units/density on Parcels 2-u, and 2-v (area of the proposed application)

The amendment adjusted the allowed lots on these parcels to the following:

– 2-u – Townhomes, 85 lots and a density of 5.74
– 2-v – Condominiums, 114 lots allowed and a density of 8.44
– A total of 199 lots on the 2 parcels, this was a reduction from the earlier ODP which allowed 297 lots.

This application proposes;
– 98 lots (49 paired Buildings), and a density of 3.69 DU/Acre, A reduction of approximately 50% from allowed
– KB Homes feel this will be:
– A compatible use to the existing homes
– Still meet the intent of the guidelines
– Still be able to provide “age-targeted” elements

The application proposes to closely follow the current single family detached requirements for the proposed family attached development.

– This is an excerpt of a table in the “Residential Design Guidelines” (see below – left table)

– These are the Single Family Detached development Standards
– It is noted that single family attached standard will be provided with future PDP.

Age Targeted Neighborhood – Single Family Detached Development Standards

Front Load Garage to Property Line

20′

Side Load Garage to Property Line

15′

Living Area to Property Line

15′

Covered Porches to Property Line

15′

Side Setback

5′

Rear Setback

10′

Minimum Distance Between Structures

10′

Maximum Distance Between Structures

35′

Maximum Building Coverage
– 1 Story
– 2 Story

50%
40%

Current Development Standards

Age-Targeted Neighborhood – Proposed Single Family Attached Development Standards

Front Load Garage to Property Line

20′

Side Load Garage to Property Line

15′

Living Area to Property Line

15′

Covered Porches to Property Line

15′

Side Setback

5 / 0″

Rear Setback

12′

Minimum Distance Between Structures

10′

Maximum Distance Between Structures

35′

Maximum Building Coverage
– 1 Story
– 2 Story

50%
40%

Proposed Development Standards

Difference

Front Load Garage to Property Line

Side Load Garage to Property Line

Living Area to Property Line

Covered Porches to Property Line

Side Setback

0′ setback for shared wall only

Rear Setback

Increased 2′

Minimum Distance Between Structures

Maximum Distance Between Structures

Maximum Building Coverage
– 1 Story
– 2 Story

Difference

Proposed Layout: Highlights

98 total lots (49 paired buildings)

Extensions of W 94th Ave and Umber Way

Removal of the existing planned access to Candelas Parkway

Maintain required 150′ building setback from the centerline of Candelas Parkway

Provide an ample buffer tracts between proposed and existing single family lots where grading may be an issue

Proposed Layout: Details

The project goal is to “couple” two paired homes (4-lots) together when possible to allow:

Proposed Layout: Section A Western

Proposed Layout: Section B – Eastern

Much less elevation change from existing Candelas Parkway to existing W. 94th Drive.

Architectural Style: Requirements

This application shall follow the required Architectural Standards of the Candelas Neighborhood.

Elements covered in the Guidelines

Architectural Styles

Massing Standards

Garage Requirements

Entry Porches

Column & Railing Details

Door & Window Composition

Trim & Overhangs

Materials & Masonry Applications

Color

Roof Materials

Architectural Style: Proposed

Three (3) Architectural style options

There will be multiple building combinations, in total 8 different floor plans, with 16 different building combinations, each with the option to choose any of the 3 elevation styles.

Color palette shown is a selection of the available options. Colors shall follow Candelas Architectural Guidelines.

Summary

Provide 98 total SFA lots (49 paired buildings)

Extend W 94th Ave and Umber Way into the development for overall connectivity

Remove the existing planned access to Candelas Parkway

Provide ample buffer tracts between proposed and existing single family lots where grading may be an issue

Provide a new community that complements and blends well with the existing community

Natalia Blackie

Natalia Blackie is a REALTOR® and Broker Associate with RE/MAX Alliance specializing in residential homes in Colorado all along the Front Range with over 20+ years in marketing experience. Natalia help clients find the home that best fits their unique needs, then provides high-quality results that meet their objectives.
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